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Social Work Courses

Social work courses can help you learn case management, community outreach strategies, crisis intervention techniques, and the principles of social justice. You can build skills in effective communication with clients, conducting needs assessments, and developing intervention plans tailored to diverse populations. Many courses introduce tools like assessment frameworks, data analysis software, and client management systems, that support tracking progress and evaluating the impact of social work initiatives.


Popular Social Work Courses and Certifications


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    SoFi

    Managing Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Mortgage Loans, Loans, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Financial Planning, Budget Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Goal Setting, Consolidation, Financial Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R (Software), Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management, File Management, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Conflict Management For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Tactfulness, Teamwork, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Contingency Planning, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Goal Setting, Communication

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, LinkedIn, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Performance marketing, Advertising, Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Paid media, Instagram, Branding, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Cinematography, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Education Software and Technology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulations, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    NIIT

    Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Integrated Development Environments

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Mitigation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Data Management, Team Building, Data Integrity, Negotiation, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Project Management, Communication, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses

  • Managing Debt: SoFi
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Conflict Management For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement: Case Western Reserve University
  • Social Media Marketing: LearnKartS
  • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read: Coursera
  • Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3: NIIT

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Negotiation (14)
Human Resource Management (13)

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